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Third Party Threats

Hi, So I have had two people crash into the back of my car in two months. First drove off and I dealt with my insurance which is still ongoing. I... see more

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NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)

Right, that now makes sense. To those of us in the profession, section 1 is usually a section 1 of the Road Traffic Act, but Road Traffic Offenders... see more

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But did you notice the dates? see more

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Need help with claim

@TC1474 i dont think the pedestrian had any insurance as he was drunk and looked like a crackhead. No TP were involved so insurance cannot claim. ... see more

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@Drivingforfun i have already received the car back and it is repaired back see more

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@Drivingforfun no modifications were declared because i did not want to pay extra for declaring the mods as my insirance is already expensive as it is see more

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@Santa no details of the pedestrian as they were drunk and were unconscious after they hit my car. The police are still doing a report see more

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Waiting after the stop line due to car turning right not positioning well

Hi everyone, Hope your well. I was third in the queue at a Traffic Light Controlled Crossroads, planning to go straight ahead. The first two... see more

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Out of vehicle, to use mobile phone.

Sorry, you are right. the lower case "m" threw me. But my comment still stands, it is a non driving offence for walking around on a Motorway see more

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EV Footprint facts

Vehicles are indeed different from phones, tablets etc. With vehicles, there is a realistic choice to be made between different power sources... see more

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Out of vehicle, to use mobile phone.

Eh? He was "Stuck in standstill traffic on the m2." see more

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NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)

Section 1 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 (which is mentioned) requires a NIP to be sent in certain circumstances. Careless or... see more

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NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)

Here is a copy of the NIP I have hidden some details see more

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Out of vehicle, to use mobile phone.

That is a separate non driving related offence, but the OP made no reference to being on a Motorway. see more

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EV Footprint facts

Did you read my first line! I did not write this piece. My first words were "I found this article" So I am not proposing anything. My only... see more

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EV Footprint facts

Interesting that you show the cost of the materials for the battery, but don't forget the same materials and the same impacts from their mining are... see more

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Out of vehicle, to use mobile phone.

You're right. There are some exceptions, but I don't think any of them apply. see more

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Speed limiters in July

Anything that can reduce the deaths and injuries on the roads can only be a good thing. see more

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Out of vehicle, to use mobile phone.

Could a punishment be imposed on you as an individual rather than applied to your driving license?? Maybe I am being silly in thinking I remember... see more

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You "May" be able to claim from the pedestrian, but don't hold your breath as many car/pedestrian claims in recent years have gone in favour of the... see more

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Insurance claim on lease vehicle

OP, the car wasn't yours, you were just renting it. The owner has been paid, and seems happy. see more

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M25 junction 16/17

I travelled around the M25 yesterday from the M4 to Chelmsford and back later in the day. Junction 15 - 14 was closed from late PM until 6am so... see more

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Out of vehicle, to use mobile phone.

The short answer is that there is no specific law to cover the circumstances you describe however... The law is quite clear with regards to using... see more

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NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)

@Trevorhill171 You were involved in a fatality? Section 1 is Causing death by dangerous driving. Your statutory defence to the NIP still... see more

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Insurance claim on lease vehicle

Sorry, I don’t know but am interested to hear the answer… I DO know that if the payout was insufficient, you’d be liable for the difference…so why... see more

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Insurance claim on lease vehicle

Hello everyone, I recently wrote off my car in an accident. The vehicle was a 3 year PCH lease with no option to buy at the end and the accident... see more

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Need help with claim

Just to double check but were the modifications fully declared and insured? If so, I’m struggling to understand why they’d repair some things but... see more

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Renewing Breakdown cover via Paylink Mobile [Global Payments]

Hi has anyone used Paylink Mobile to pay for RAC Breakdown Renewal? I was having trouble paying online within the usual RAC website and an RAC... see more

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Stuck in standstill traffic on the m2. Turned off vehicle, hand brake on exited car to use phone. Is there any specific law that says this isn't... see more

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